Doctor of Philosophy in History or PhD History is a research
based 3 years full-time doctorate course which is the study of written events
and records Happen during past centuries. It helps students to study about the
world's most historical events, people, and cultures, religious, political, and
economic developments. The minimum course duration of this program is three
years and the maximum course duration is five years depending on your research proposal.
The course is designed to develop skills in conducting research work in
original and equips students with varied methodologies.
PhD History: Key Highlights
The basic highlights for the
course ids given below:-
|
Course Level |
Doctorate |
|
Full-Form |
Doctor of Philosophy in History |
|
Duration |
3 years |
|
Examination Type |
Semester-based |
|
Eligibility |
Master’s Degree with a minimum of 50% |
|
Admission process |
Merit-based / Entrance Examination |
|
Course Fee |
5,000 – 1 Lakh |
|
Average Salary |
2 – 12 LPA |
|
Top Recruiting Companies |
CACTUS communications private ltd, Edison
education, Accenture private ltd, IPE global limited |
|
Job Positions |
Tutor, Researcher, Corporate historian, Historical
Writer, etc. |
PhD History Eligibility
The common eligibility criteria student
has to know while getting in the program PhD History:-
Students should have passed an M.Phil.
Degree and a master's degree or an equivalent field in a similar discipline
with at least 50% marks (50% for reserved category SC/ST/PH students) from a
recognized University/institution/board.
Students having an M.Phil. degree
can be exempted from entrance exams.
PhD History Admission Process
Most
colleges/institutes/universities offering PhD History courses admit candidates
based on entrance exam while some are on the graduate degree level
Merit-Based Admission:
Most private
colleges/institutes/universities that offer PhD History courses usually admit
candidates based on the score obtained by students at the master’s degree. the
admission process is further followed by Personal Interview or group discussion
round to know the candidate’s skills.
Entrance Exam Based:
Top PhD
colleges/institutes/universities take admission to their seats on the basis of
score obtained by students in entrance examinations conducted by institutes own
or national level entrance examinations. The final allotment of seats is done
on the basis of Personal Interview or group discussion round
PhD History Entrance Exam
- CSIR-UGC NET for JRF Entrance
Exam
- UGC NET Entrance Exam
- JMI Entrance Exam etc.
PhD History Syllabus
PhD History syllabus includes various
topics, some of them are shown below in the
|
1st Year |
2nd Year |
3rd Year |
|
Readings in trends in the historiography I |
Readings in trends in the historiography II |
Readings in trends in the historiography III |
|
Research Methodology I |
Research methodology II |
Research Methodology III |
|
Themes in early Indian history I |
Themes in early Indian history II |
Themes in early Indian history III |
|
Aspects of social-economic historical of medieval
India I |
Aspects of social-economic historical of medieval
India II |
Aspects of social-economic historical of medieval
India III |
|
Debates in Modern Indian History I |
Debates in modern Indian History II |
Debates in Modern Indian History III |
|
Language |
Language |
Language |
PhD History Top Colleges
The table below shows some of the
top PhD History colleges and universities that offer full-time mode PhD course
- Banaras Hindu University
- University of Hyderabad
- University of Calcutta
- Jamia Millia Islamia
- Loyola College
- University of Mysore
- University of Madras
- Banasthali Vidyapeeth
- IIT BHU
- Utkal University etc.
Job profile
The table below shows some of the
job profiles and career prospects which can be opted by students after
completion PhD history:-
- History Teacher
- Researcher
- Corporate Historian
- Tutor
- Corporate historian
- Historical Writer, etc.
